Single Source Justification Oakland Waste Services (redacted).doc

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT) Acquisition Plan Action ID: Oakland Waste Management

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, NCO 21, 3230 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg. 209, McClellan Park, California 95652 on the behalf of VA San Francisco.

VA 2237: 662-23-1-6033-0032

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: The Department of Veterans Affairs proposes to enter into a firm fixed price contract on the basis of other than full and open competition with Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. This procurement is for solid waste disposal services in which the contractor will provide personnel, material, equipment to provide collection, removal, and disposal for solid waste.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs: This contract will consist of a Base One (1) Year plus four (4) One (1) Year Options. The services for this contract will be performed from 10/01/2022 – 09/30/2027.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:

( X ) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy

Agency Requirements per 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1;

( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per 41 USC §3304(a)(2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per 41 USC §3304(a)(3) as implemented by FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per 41 USC §3304(a)(4) as implemented by FAR 6.302-4

( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) as implemented by FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per 41 USC §3304(a)(6) as implemented by FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per 41 USC §3304(a)(7) as implemented by FAR 6.302-7;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. is the only company in Alameda County, California that is able to service the VA San Francisco location for solid waste removal.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: Intent to Sole Source 36C26122Q1174 was published to SAM.GOV on 09/09/2022 with a response date of 09/14/2022, archive date of fifteen (15) days after response date. There were no responses made.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: The Contracting Officer will review and determine if the anticipated price is fair and reasonable. FAR Part 13 Open Market Award Decision Documentation Form shall detail how the Government will determine that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable. The basis of price reasonableness will be determined based on comparison of previous awards.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: The Vendor Information Page (VIP) website was searched using North American Industry Classification System Code 562111, Solid Waste Collection. This search resulted in zero (0) Veteran Owned Small Businesses/Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses capable of performing the requested service in Alameda County, California.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. is the only company in Alameda County, California that is able to service the VA San Francisco location for solid waste removal. Archives indicate this has been a follow-on contract dating back to 2015.

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: None

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required: The Department of Veterans Affairs will continue to monitor the commercial marketplace to determine if other sources are responsible and capable of providing this type of service that meet the needs of VISN 21.

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

OFOC SOP Revision 12

Original Date: 03/22/11

Revision 12 Date: 01/10/2022